Amid the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar, the lead actor, Ranveer Singh, has landed in serious legal trouble. The Karnataka Police have registered an FIR (First Information Report) against the popular Bollywood actor for allegedly disrespecting the sacred ‘Chavundu Daiva’ traditions and hurting religious sentiments during the award function of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), the officials said on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Initially, Advocate Prashanth Methal filed a complaint, after which the High Grounds police station in Bengaluru registered an FIR on Wednesday, January 28. The reports suggest that Ranveer Singh has been booked under sections 196, which is a threat to public order and social cohesion, 299, which is for deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings, and 302, which is for intentional acts aimed at wounding religious feelings through words, gestures, or representations, according to the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).
As per the complaint filed, Ranveer Singh is accused of allegedly disrespecting by deliberately enacting an emotional Daiva scene inspired by the Kantara: Chapter 1 film with intentional and malicious intent, which has sparked religious outrage of hurting Hindu devotees and hindering the harmony in society.
The complaint stated that Ranveer enacted the scene at the closing ceremony of IFFI despite a request not to do so. Also, the actor referred to ‘Chavundi Daiva’ as a female ghost, which is not true, as ‘Daiva’ is a powerful spirit symbolising justice, protection, and divine feminine energy, holding immense religious significance in Karnataka. It also mentions that his actions and the way of representations were derogatory, mocking, and insulting the sacred Daiva traditions
The police officials shared that further investigation is underway in the matter.
